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2015
Student Team
- Christian Abney – Dual (MBA & MSE Industrial & Operations Engineering)
- Daniel Adsit – EGL (BSE/MSE Industrial & Operations Engineering)
- David Mazur – Master of Business Administration
Project Sponsors
- Kevin Greenaway – Industrial Engineering
- Andrew Mallow – Director, Technology Strategy Integration: BDS Operations
- Joshua McGinnis – Industrial Engineering
- Robert Mir – Manufacturing Manager
Faculty Advisors
- Brian Talbot – Ross School of Business
- Peter Washabaugh – College of Engineering
A Tauber team evaluated automation for Boeing’s new 777X composite wing paint facility in St. Louis. Through benchmarking, throughput analysis, and equipment cost comparisons, the team recommended robotic sanding and painting systems and flexible facility layouts. The business case projected lower operating costs, fewer ergonomic incidents, and reduced rework.
